Question:
been eating to many homemade cookies today now what

i haven't gotten dumping syndrome yet but i know i have eaten to many cookies i have done good up until now but affraid scales might show it in a few days what should i do go back to liquids for a few days or what advice does anyone have cheryl    — cheryl J. (posted on December 24, 2000)

December 24, 2000
Hi Cheryl...gee, I've had a few cookies this week too...lol! What do I plan on doing? Well, first of all, I'm going to do all I can to get 64 oz. of water in and I'm not going to beat myself up because it is Christmas, and I'm cooking for 15 tomorrow. Secondly, I intend on munching on the salmon spread and pickle tray before dinner. Then, I will have mostly (lean) ham and a tablespoon of potatoes and beans. After that, I'm sure I won't have too much room left for dessert (I got all that tonight!) Finally, any leftovers that aren't on the plan are going to be sent out of the house. Funny how my daughters got boxes of chocolates for Christmas and I was even interested, but when mom brings the breads and cookies over, watch out! The best thing about WLS is that when you say you're going to get back on track, you can! Good luck to you and enjoy your Christmas!
   — Allie B.

December 25, 2000
Cheryl~ I have had too many cookies the WHOLE holiday season so far LOL Try not to be too hard on yourself, I am a believer of eating things in moderation. Just try to get yourself refocused and back on track. I'm sure this little "binge" will not harm you in any way as far as the scales go. Drink your fluid and enjoy your holiday. Hugs~
   — Marni

December 25, 2000
Cheryl, first of all, I bet if you asked most of the 3 month or more postops almost every one of them probably cheated at "least" just alittle bit this holiday season. I'm 18 months postop, and yes, I too am guilty only I have the opposite problem that you speak of. I am supposed to be gaining about 5 to 10 pounds and when I cheat, I lose weight. I know that sounds funny but, alas, it's true. I had the BPD/DS and when I cheat, it pushes everything out of me and I lose so, I have now lost another 4 pounds this season and have to face the doctor this week with the news. I was so proud of myself because I had actually gained 2 pounds and now that is gone plus another 4. Either way, whether we need to lose or gain, we are human and as such, we want to have a nice time and be "normal" sometime. Don't beat yourself up about this and just get back on track as soon as possible. I wouldn't change a thing about your regimen as far as the doctor is telling you. Don't try and "make up" for the gain that you might or might not have, just try and lose again. It's all any of us can do. Barbara Henson-BPD/DS 6/99 280 to 113
   — Barbara H.

December 26, 2000
You're not alone. I Do dump, but have no biz sitting all that close to the cookies, ANYWAY. Sugar can jump off a plate onto me, I'm certain. Well, you've already beat yourself up, so there's your extra exercise. Now, all you can do is start tomorrow fresh. If you're already taking in 60g of non-milk protein, up it to 90g for 2 weeks. If you're already at 64 oz of water, up it to 72 oz for the same 2 weeks. Even if you don't lose another pound, you'll feel REALLY noble in your head! For the last 6 yrs, I've not made cookies, but have made Chex Mix. The family loves it and I can eat all I want--not a speck of sugar. But this year, my mom died and all the traditions were sadly lacking. I need to get back on the Chex Mix wagon so the cookies don't call my name next year. And yeah, I'll be upping my protein another 30g AND my water. All I want is to maintain my wt, but I know the keys: protein & water, so into my face it goes. It's always been easier to put things IN my face than to keep them out, so in with what is good and healthy and it keeps those other cravings at bay.
   — vitalady